Jeremy Gray
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Crunch Fitness, adept in fostering team unity and driving sales growth. Excelled in strategic planning and client relations, enhancing profitability and employee satisfaction. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and top talent recruitment, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and motivational leadership. Achieved significant achievements without exceeding a single numerical percentage.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Crunch Fitness
05.2024 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
Navy Recruiter
United States Navy, USN (Retired)
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Navy
02.2004 - 11.2021
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through precise execution of tasks according to blueprints and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2026
High School Diploma -
Page County High School
Shenandoah, VA06-2003
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Training and coaching
- Staff training/development
- Verbal and written communication
- Team training and development
- Motivation
- Deadline-oriented
- Consistently meet goals
- Staffing
- Purchasing
- Recruitment
- Sales expertise
- Branding
- Project scope
- Leadership
- Sales planning and implementation
- Policy/program development
- Top talent recruiting, hiring, and retention
Accomplishments
Reaching 5,000 New members within 5weeks of opening Crunch Fitness.
Timeline
General Manager
Crunch Fitness
05.2024 - Current
Navy Recruiter
United States Navy, USN (Retired)
11.2021 - 02.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Navy
02.2004 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Page County High School